The future of business events is being rewritten by those bold enough to innovate. Convene 4 Climate is launching a global competition to highlight and champion real world solutions which are actively driving global change across the entire value chain for the Business Events Industry.
We are seeking new models, technologies, and approaches that can scale impact and drive long-lasting sustainable transformation across the Business Events Industry.
We will also be recognising and celebrating those organisations and individuals who are transforming how events are designed, delivered, and experienced – reshaping the role of business events in creating lasting social and environmental value.
It’s free to enter and open to both individuals and global industries around the world.
The awards celebrate pioneers who are not just improving events but fundamentally changing how the industry operates. Whether through human-centred design that shifts behaviours and fosters inclusion, or scalable solutions that reduce environmental impact, the focus is on proven innovations that can inspire and accelerate transformation across the entire ecosystem.
It’s an opportunity to showcase what’s possible when creativity, purpose, and execution come together.
More than an accolade, the C4C Global Awards can create a platform for leadership, collaboration, and legacy—spotlighting those who are setting new benchmarks and helping the industry evolve into a powerful driver of sustainable change.
Applications for the C4C Global Awards 2026 have now closed.
The finalists will be invited to Lisbon to pitch their ideas to a live audience. The winners will be announced at the awards ceremony on the same day and will be flown to Miami to present their solutions at Convening Leaders in January 2027.
Convening Leaders is a flagship global event – previous keynotes at this event have included Bill Clinton, Amal Clooney and Trevor Noah.
Shortlisted applicants invited to Lisbon will receive a complimentary ticket to Convene 4 Climate, but will be responsible for covering their own travel and hotel expenses.
The Global Awards Winners will have their Airline tickets covered to attend Convening Leaders 2027 in Miami. The winners will be flown by United Airlines only, and PCMA will book their tickets on their behalf. The airline tickets will be covered for one person per winning entry only. Where a team entry is submitted, one individual must be nominated to receive the travel prize and attend the event in Miami.
Winners will gain complimentary access to Convening Leaders 2027 in Miami and all keynote speaker sessions, although access to certain sessions and evening events may be restricted.
Winners will be responsible for arranging and paying for their own hotel accommodation and any additional expenses incurred while attending Convening Leaders 2027 in Miami.
Contact Us: If you have any further questions, please contact Tanya Popeau at [email protected]
Honours organisations that have successfully redesigned the “human element” of events. This may include neuro-inclusive design, radical food-waste behavioural nudges, or community-centric hosting models that create measurable shifts in attendee mindsets.
Recognises the boldest integration of technology to decarbonise the event lifecycle. This may include AI-driven technologies, carbon-negative materials, innovative energy usage or supply chain transparency.
Awarded to a singular trailblazer who has used their platform to transform the Business Events industry. This may include individual leaders or disruptors who have influenced policy, mentored the next generation and steered global organizations towards net-zero.
This may include events that set the benchmark for sustainable business practices and have a strong intentional focus on all aspects of sustainability including people, planet and profit.
We are delighted to announce the winners of the inaugural C4C Global Awards 2026!
All 12 finalists were invited to Lisbon to pitch their projects and solutions live to the Convene 4 Climate community.
A huge well done to all our finalists, and congratulations to our 2026 winners!
And the journey doesn’t end in Lisbon. Our winners will be flown to Miami to present their solutions at Convening Leaders in January 2027, taking their ideas to an even bigger global stage.
Congratulations to our C4C Global Awards winners!
We are officially launching the first Digital Resource Library for the Business Events Industry — bringing together the innovative ideas and solutions showcased through the C4C Global Awards.
The library will feature all C4C Global Awards finalists, creating a growing collection of ideas that demonstrate how innovation can drive social and environmental transformation across the business events industry and beyond.
As the C4C Global Awards evolve year on year, so will the library — building a valuable resource of the most innovative ideas, solutions and approaches shaping a more sustainable future for our industry.
Each entry will be scored out of 60 points in total.
| Criteria | Points/Weight | Judges Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Problem Clarity & Relevance | 5 | Clear articulation of the challenge and its importance to the Business Events industry |
| 2. Innovation & Originality | 10 | Is this genuinely new, bold, or transformative (not incremental)? |
| 3. Impact (Evidence-Based) | 10 | Measurable results (carbon, behaviour, inclusion, cost, etc.) with credible data |
| 4. Scalability & Replicability | 10 | Can this be applied across regions, sectors, or event types? |
| 5. Industry Relevance | 10 | Direct relevance and applicability to Business Events ecosystem |
| 6. Long-Term Transformation Potential | 10 | Ability to drive systemic change over time |
| 7. Quality of Evidence & Validation | 5 | Third-party validation, case studies, verification |